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Gypsum var. Selenite from Naica Mine, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Gypsum var. Selenite from Naica Mine, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Gypsum var. Selenite from Naica Mine, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 22839
Mineral:Gypsum var. Selenite
Locality:Naica Mine, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Large crystal of transparent selenite with minor pyrite and Sphalerite on one edge. The crystal is doubly-terminated with a large, angled termination on one end and a complex, multi-faced termination on the other.
Overall Size:10x8x4 cm
Crystals:10 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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